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Editorial Intern, Fiction – Part-Time
Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA. Read and evaluate fiction submissions under the guidance of a senior editor .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong reading comprehension and written communication skills, with the ability to evaluate fiction submissions and provide constructive feedback. Possesses organizational skills and attention to detail necessary for managing editorial tasks and deadlines in the publishing industry.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Degree In English LiteratureCreative WritingPublishingReading ComprehensionWritten Communication
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Hard Skills
Reader ReportsManuscript EvaluationResearching Comparable TitlesMaintaining Submission RecordsEditorial Meetings Preparation
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsAttention To DetailInterpersonal SkillsCuriosityEagerness To Learn
Industry Keywords
Commercial Genre FictionRomantasyRomantic FantasyCozy MysteriesFairytale RetellingsMyth RetellingsHealing FictionSpeculative Fiction
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Read and evaluate fiction submissions under the guidance of a senior editor
- Prepare concise reader reports summarizing manuscripts’ premises, strengths, areas for development, and potential fit with the Hay House fiction list
- Research comparable titles, authors, and relevant fiction trends
- Maintain submission records and editorial files
- Assist with preparing materials for editorial meetings
- Participate in discussions about fiction submissions and the publishing process
- Support the editorial team with administrative and project-based tasks as needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in English Literature, Creative Writing, Publishing, or a related field
- Strong interest in commercial genre fiction, including romantasy, romantic fantasy, romance, cozy mysteries, fairytale and myth retellings, and healing or speculative fiction
- Excellent reading comprehension and written communication skills
- Ability to develop thoughtful opinions about manuscripts and communicate feedback clearly and respectfully
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage deadlines and follow through on assignments
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Curiosity and an eagerness to learn about the publishing industry
- Previous publishing experience is helpful but not required
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to an eligible U.S. state
- Employment authorization subject to federal E-Verify confirmation
Benefits
Comp & perks- 4-day work week
- Remote work
- Meaningful work
- Work-life harmony
- Growth opportunities
- EEO and inclusive workplace commitment